Past Shows

E-Klass

“The reason why I decided to make peaceful music, because no matter where you are in life you can use it.”-–E-Klass

Eric “E-Klass” Waltower combines the raw sounds of old-school rap with a truly, authentic inspirational spin. Through his combination of contemporary hip-hop and traditional old school rap, he brings the reality of being a young man, father and a husband in today’s world- delivering an uplifting sound the whole family can listen to.

E-Klass was born and raised in the heart of the Twin Cities in central Minnesota, where he was introduced to the ills of the streets at a young age. His family’s roots go way down to the dirt roads of Augusta, and the fastlanes of Atlanta, Georgia, where he began to develop a true love for hip-hop. After losing the life of his best friend to the streets of Chicago gang wars, and many other friends to prisons, E-Klass decided to take another route in dealing with the pressures of the world- poetically rapping about life.

E-Klass has been featured in the independent film “Siren” and has shared the stage with James Grear & Company, two-time Stella Awards Nominees. He has also been a featured artist at Minneapolis’ annual events including Rondo Days and Juneteenth. E-Klass has performed numerous times with local Minneapolis gospel artist, J-Wilz, at one of Minnesota’s only downtown Christian clubs called 3 Degrees. E-Klass’s groundbreaking style and sound has positively influenced young people on the streets and in the churches. Through his music, inspiration is birthed and youth are inspired. His music will always be here to reach people with a message of hope and triumph.